2019 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Minimally Invasive Cranial Course

2019 Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Minimally Invasive Cranial Course is organized by Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and will be held from Feb 15 - 16, 2019 at UC San Diego Center for the Future of Surgery, La Jolla, California, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is general practicing neurosurgeons. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description:
This course is designed for the general practicing neurosurgeon who wish to introduce or expand the use of minimally invasive technologies and approaches to their cranial practice. The 2-day intensive course will include a combination of lectures, case-based discussions, and cadaver dissections. Topics covered will include: endoscopic evacuation of ICH, stereotactic navigation and exoscopic techniques for subcortical surgery, and laser interstitial thermal therapy for epilepsy and oncology indications.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to:
• Evaluate spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage patients in terms of selection criteria for potential surgical management and
apply case planning principles
• Develop hands-on cadaver training experience for endoscopic evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage
• Gain familiarity with modern stereotactic navigation principles, relevant fascicular anatomy, and exoscopic technology platforms to facilitate sub-cortical surgery for varying pathologies and approaches
• Identify indications for LITT management for epilepsy and oncology patients and review illustrative case examples